Since retiring from playing Barrett has concentrated on coaching and has worked within the Manchester City, Oldham Athletic and Bury FC academies and most recently as the Stoke City under 14’s academy coach.

Barrett was also the head coach of the Salford City College team from 2008 to 2010.

A UEFA A coaching license holder and with a degree in sports science under his belt, Barrett left his role at Stoke City in 2016 to work as a coach in the United States with Houston Express.